CNN  —  Protesters hurled soup at the “Mona Lisa” painting in Paris on Sunday, but it was protected from damage by its glass casing. The environmental group Riposte Alimentaire — which roughly translates to “Food Response” — said two protesters involved with its campaign were behind the vandalism. A video of the incident shows the demonstrators throwing orange-colored soup from bottles before ducking beneath a protective barrier to address onlookers. “What is more important: art or the right to a healthy and...…CNN  —  Protesters hurled soup at the “Mona Lisa” painting in Paris on Sunday, but it was protected from damage by its glass casing. The environmental group Riposte Alimentaire — which roughly translates to “Food Response” — said two protesters involved with its campaign were behind the vandalism. A video of the incident shows the demonstrators throwing orange-colored soup from bottles before ducking beneath a protective barrier to address onlookers. “What is more important: art or the right to a healthy and...WW…

London (CNN Business) output shrank by 20.4% in the second quarter of 2020, the worst quarterly slump on record, pushing the country into the of any major global economy. This crash in GDP in the April-June period, compared with the first quarter, is the worst since quarterly records began in 1955. Industries most exposed to government lockdown measures to — services, production and construction — saw record drops. "Today's figures confirm that hard times are here," UK finance minister Rishi Sunak said in a statement. "Hundreds of thousands of people have already lost their jobs, and sadly...…London (CNN Business) output shrank by 20.4% in the second quarter of 2020, the worst quarterly slump on record, pushing the country into the of any major global economy. This crash in GDP in the April-June period, compared with the first quarter, is the worst since quarterly records began in 1955. Industries most exposed to government lockdown measures to — services, production and construction — saw record drops. "Today's figures confirm that hard times are here," UK finance minister Rishi Sunak said in a statement. "Hundreds of thousands of people have already lost their jobs, and sadly...WW…

(CNN)Calls are growing in parts of the Muslim world to boycott goods in protest after President Emmanuel Macron publicly defended cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed, which are considered blasphemous in .Macron made the remarks last week at a tribute to the murdered high school teacher , who was beheaded earlier this month during a terror attack in a northern suburb of Paris.Paty was killed after he showed cartoons of the prophet during a class on freedom of expression. Macron said that France would not "give up" the caricatures and pledged to tackle extreme in the country, sparking...…(CNN)Calls are growing in parts of the Muslim world to boycott goods in protest after President Emmanuel Macron publicly defended cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed, which are considered blasphemous in .Macron made the remarks last week at a tribute to the murdered high school teacher , who was beheaded earlier this month during a terror attack in a northern suburb of Paris.Paty was killed after he showed cartoons of the prophet during a class on freedom of expression. Macron said that France would not "give up" the caricatures and pledged to tackle extreme in the country, sparking...WW…

London (CNN Business) has won the right to continue operating in , a for the company.A UK judge on Monday overturned a decision by the local transportation regulator in November 2019 to strip of its ride-hailing license because of safety concerns. Uber has now been granted a new license for 18 months. "does not have a perfect record but it has been an improving picture," Judge Tanweer Ikram said in his ruling. "I am satisfied that they are doing what a reasonable business in their sector could be expected to do, perhaps even more."London is one of the world's most important cities for Uber....…London (CNN Business) has won the right to continue operating in , a for the company.A UK judge on Monday overturned a decision by the local transportation regulator in November 2019 to strip of its ride-hailing license because of safety concerns. Uber has now been granted a new license for 18 months. "does not have a perfect record but it has been an improving picture," Judge Tanweer Ikram said in his ruling. "I am satisfied that they are doing what a reasonable business in their sector could be expected to do, perhaps even more."London is one of the world's most important cities for Uber....WW…

By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Riot police have been deployed to the site where a new is being set up on Lesbos to accommodate those left homeless after .The site is at Kara Tepe, near an existing camp, according to Greece’s Migration Ministry. Army helicopters have been transporting tents and other supplies to the new temporary camp.Migrants and refugees, now lining the main road connecting the island’s town of Mytilene and Moria, will be directed to the site by authorities.They will be required to register and undergo rapid coronavirus tests before being allowed to...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Riot police have been deployed to the site where a new is being set up on Lesbos to accommodate those left homeless after .The site is at Kara Tepe, near an existing camp, according to Greece’s Migration Ministry. Army helicopters have been transporting tents and other supplies to the new temporary camp.Migrants and refugees, now lining the main road connecting the island’s town of Mytilene and Moria, will be directed to the site by authorities.They will be required to register and undergo rapid coronavirus tests before being allowed to...WW…